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Apple clarifies Siri privacy stance after $95 million class action settlement

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Apple clarifies Siri privacy stance after $95 million class action settlement

Apple has clarified that it has never sold Siri data or used it for marketing profiles. This statement follows a $95 million settlement from a class action lawsuit alleging unintended Siri recordings and third-party disclosures. Apple denies these claims and asserts that Siri data is not used for advertising. Only minimal server input is used for accuracy, and audio recordings are retained solely with user consent for improving Siri. A similar lawsuit involves Google's Voice Assistant.

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Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of snoopy eavesdropping

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of snoopy eavesdropping

Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement over a lawsuit accusing it of using Siri to eavesdrop on users without consent. The lawsuit claims Siri recorded conversations through iPhones and shared them with advertisers, contradicting Apple's privacy claims. Without admitting wrongdoing, Apple settled the case, affecting devices used from September 2014 onwards. Eligible consumers could receive up to $20 per device, with attorney fees possibly amounting to $29.6 million from the settlement.

Apple reaches $490 million settlement with shareholders over China sales comments

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Apple reaches $490 million settlement with shareholders over China sales comments

Apple has agreed to pay $490 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that CEO Tim Cook misled shareholders by hiding a decline in iPhone demand in China. The settlement follows accusations that Apple had downplayed the impact of trade tensions on the company's sales in the Chinese market. The settlement agreement still requires final court approval.

Apple set to pay $65 each to claimants in 2020 lawsuit over iPhone performance slowdown

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 2y ago

Apple set to pay $65 each to claimants in 2020 lawsuit over iPhone performance slowdown

Apple has been granted approval to distribute approximately $65 per claimant in a $500 million settlement for a 2020 class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit emerged after Apple acknowledged intentionally slowing down certain iPhone models' performance in 2017 to address shutdown issues. Eligible claimants include users of specific iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, SE, 7, and 7 Plus models. The settlement aims to compensate over 3 million claimants who joined before the October 6, 2020 deadline, resolving a controversy that arose from Apple's performance-throttling measures.

Tim Cook's comments about iPhone sales in China just cost Apple $490 million

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Tim Cook's comments about iPhone sales in China just cost Apple $490 million

Apple has agreed to pay $490 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by shareholders. The lawsuit, lodged in 2019, alleged that Apple's CEO, Tim Cook, made false comments about the company's sales in China during a 2018 earnings call. Cook had stated that China was performing well, but shortly after, Apple reduced its revenue forecast and blamed slumping sales in China. The settlement amount is equivalent to about two days of Apple's net income for 2023. The settlement still needs approval from a US District Judge. Apple denied wrongdoing but chose to settle to avoid prolonged litigation.

Apple sends out $92 payments to users whose iPhones were slowed down

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 1y ago

Apple sends out $92 payments to users whose iPhones were slowed down

Apple has started issuing $92 payments to iPhone users as part of the 'batterygate' settlement. In 2017, Apple admitted to slowing down older iPhones without notifying users, claiming it was to enhance their experience. The company settled multiple class-action lawsuits and agreed to pay over $300 million. The settlement was open to owners of iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6s, 6s Plus, 7, 7 Plus, and SE models. However, Apple does not admit any wrongdoing in the scandal.

Apple to pay $25 million to settle lawsuit over Family Sharing feature

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Apple to pay $25 million to settle lawsuit over Family Sharing feature

Apple has agreed to pay $25 million to settle a class-action lawsuit related to its Family Sharing feature. The lawsuit, filed in 2019, claimed Apple misrepresented the capability of using Family Sharing to share subscriptions to apps. Apple denied any misleading representations but settled the lawsuit, alleging that millions of consumers downloaded subscription-based apps under the impression they were available for Family Sharing, only to find out after payment that they were not. The settlement comes as Apple faces increasing scrutiny over its app store practices and treatment of developers.

Google agrees to destroy browsing data collected in Incognito mode

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Google agrees to destroy browsing data collected in Incognito mode

Google has reached a proposed settlement in a class action lawsuit that accused the company of illegally tracking user activity via its private browsing feature, Incognito mode. The settlement, valued at $5 billion, requires Google to destroy or de-identify billions of records of web browsing data collected in Incognito mode. The proposal also mandates greater disclosure about data collection practices and limits future data collection. The settlement, if approved, could impact 136 million Google users. Additionally, Google will make changes to enhance privacy and allow users to block third-party cookies by default in Incognito mode.

Apple to pay $490 million in lawsuit claiming Tim Cook defrauded shareholders

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Apple to pay $490 million in lawsuit claiming Tim Cook defrauded shareholders

Apple has agreed to pay $490 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing CEO Tim Cook of defrauding shareholders. The lawsuit alleged that Apple concealed the declining demand for iPhones in China. Apple's announcement in January 2019 that it would slash its quarterly revenue forecast by up to $9 billion due to US-China trade tensions had caused a significant drop in share prices. The settlement, which still requires approval from the court, will cover investors who bought Apple shares between Cook's comments and the revenue forecast. Apple denies liability but settled to avoid further litigation costs.

Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 1d ago

Authors celebrate “historic” settlement coming soon in Anthropic class action

Authors are celebrating a "historic" settlement in a class-action lawsuit against Anthropic regarding the use of their works for AI training data. The settlement will be announced soon, following confirmation by US District Judge William Alsup. This landmark case could involve up to 7 million claimants due to the extensive number of books implicated. While details remain sparse, the settlement aims to address potentially massive financial repercussions for the AI industry.

Google to pay $28 million to settle claims it favoured white and Asian employees

Economic Times

Economic Times · 5m ago

Google to pay $28 million to settle claims it favoured white and Asian employees

Google has agreed to pay $28 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it favored white and Asian employees over others by providing higher pay and career advancement. The settlement impacts at least 6,632 employees in California from 2018 to 2024. The lawsuit was led by Ana Cantu, representing Hispanic and Indigenous groups. Google disagrees with the allegations but commits to equitable pay and promotions. Net settlement proceeds are $20.4 million.

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